Football ELO rankings
J.League team ELO ranking
Compare J.League clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.
Data updated on
Compare J.League clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.
Data updated on
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| Rank | Team | Current ELO | Matches | Recent form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Machida Zelvia | 1654 | 23 | |
| 2 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1633 | 23 | |
| 3 |  Vissel Kobe | 1623 | 23 | |
| 4 |  Kashima Antlers | 1619 | 22 | |
| 5 |  FC Tokyo | 1597 | 22 | |
| 6 |  Fagiano Okayama | 1557 | 22 | |
| 7 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 1550 | 22 | |
| 8 |  Cerezo Osaka | 1540 | 22 | |
| 9 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 1540 | 23 | |
| 10 |  Urawa Red Diamonds | 1513 | 22 | |
| 11 |  Gamba Osaka | 1474 | 22 | |
| 12 |  Mito Hollyhock | 1467 | 22 | |
| 13 |  Nagoya Grampus | 1462 | 22 | |
| 14 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 1452 | 23 | |
| 15 |  Shimizu S-Pulse | 1432 | 22 | |
| 16 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 1431 | 23 | |
| 17 |  Kyoto Sanga FC | 1427 | 22 | |
| 18 |  Tokyo Verdy | 1423 | 22 | |
| 19 |  JEF United Chiba | 1395 | 22 |
The ranking uses the latest reliable ELO available for every team in the selected squad. Recent form and the league table use only results from the displayed season.
ELO change is not shown because a consistent variation history is not available across every competition.
| Rank | Team | Matches | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 45 |
| 2 | Kashima Antlers | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 43 |
| 3 | FC Tokyo | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 42 |
| 4 | Machida Zelvia | 23 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 42 |
| 5 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 41 |
| 6 | Kashiwa Reysol | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 37 |
| 7 | Cerezo Osaka | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 34 |
| 8 | Fagiano Okayama | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 34 |
| 9 | Kawasaki Frontale | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 33 |
| 10 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | -1 | 28 |
| 11 | Nagoya Grampus | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | -5 | 28 |
| 12 | V-varen Nagasaki | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | -9 | 28 |
| 13 | Gamba Osaka | 22 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 24 |
| 14 | Avispa Fukuoka | 23 | 5 | 9 | 9 | -3 | 24 |
| 15 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | -7 | 24 |
| 16 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | -15 | 23 |
| 17 | Tokyo Verdy | 22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | -17 | 20 |
| 18 | Mito Hollyhock | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -14 | 19 |
| 19 | JEF United Chiba | 22 | 3 | 3 | 16 | -21 | 12 |
The league table is calculated from available results (three points for a win and one for a draw), with goal difference as the first tiebreaker.
ELO estimates relative team strength using results and opponent strength. It reflects a structural level, while recent form covers a much shorter run of matches. Values update as new match data becomes available.
This page helps you read J.League through several complementary angles: ELO hierarchy, recent form, match volume, home/away split and overall season structure. J.League often highlights strong collective dynamics and measured gaps between clubs. The goal is not to show a raw table only, but to turn league data into actionable context for result pages, daily match reading and AI football prediction pages.
For a deeper workflow, combine these metrics with daily match analysis, top AI picks, free AI football predictions, team form insights and AI probability reading.
Select a season and read the team table directly. ELO helps compare relative team strength across the league.
ELO gives structural context, while short-term form helps interpret whether momentum supports or contradicts that baseline.
Use the J.League hub to relate ELO, fixtures, results and historical reliability.
